Maitland Ward, born Ashley Maitland Welkos, is an American actress and model known for her roles as Jessica Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1994-1996) and Rachel McGuire on "Boy Meets World" (1998-2000). After a successful run in mainstream film and television through the mid-2000s, she transitioned to the adult film industry in 2019.
Ashley Maitland Welkos, known professionally as Maitland Ward, was born on February 3, 1977.
Maitland Ward began her acting career in 1994, at the age of 16, playing Jessica Forrester on the CBS soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful".
In 1996, Maitland Ward concluded her role as Jessica Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" after two years on the show.
Maitland Ward co-starred with Jay Thomas and Mario Lopez in the 1997 television film "Killing Mr. Griffin".
Maitland Ward joined the cast of the popular ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World" in 1998, playing Rachel McGuire.
Maitland Ward's role on "Boy Meets World" ended in 2000 when the series concluded.
Maitland Ward appeared in the comedy film "White Chicks" alongside Shawn and Marlon Wayans in 2004.
Maitland Ward married real estate agent Terry Baxter on October 21, 2006, after meeting on a set.
Maitland Ward decided to retire from mainstream acting in 2007.
In mid-2013, Maitland Ward began posting nude and topless photos of herself on Snapchat and Instagram, garnering a significant following.
In April 2016, Maitland Ward shared her first nude photos on social media where she was body-painted for Luciano Paesani's Los Angeles exhibition "Living Art".
In May 2019, Maitland Ward signed with the adult talent agency Society 15, marking her official entry into the adult film industry.
Maitland Ward's debut adult film, "Drive", was released online on September 30, 2019, on the website Deeper.com.
In 2019, Maitland Ward announced her entry into the adult film industry with her debut role in the movie "Drive", marking a significant shift in her career.
Maitland Ward's autobiography, "Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood", was published by Atria Books in September 2022.